How to Solve the Problem of Confusing Left and Right When Steering While Learning to Drive?
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When the car is parked, you can turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right, and then turn it one and a half turns in the opposite direction to return to the center. Remember: clockwise is right, counterclockwise is left. Alternatively, using the 12 o'clock position as a reference, turning to the left means left and turning to the right means right—just memorize this.
When I first started learning to drive, I also often got confused about which way to turn the steering wheel. When nervous, I would turn it randomly, making the car sway dangerously. Later, I found an empty space and practiced for half an hour every day. Initially, I put left and right labels on the steering wheel with colored tape, then gradually got used to sensing the direction with my body—like feeling the change in clutch pressure when turning left. My instructor told me that playing driving simulator games could also help develop spatial awareness, but to ensure I didn’t get impatient during real driving. Before each practice, I took a deep breath and focused on the position of the steering wheel, avoiding thoughts of mistakes. After a month of persistence, I rarely made errors—the key was repetitive training to build muscle memory.
